Travel insurance - this is what you won't be covered for if you get coronavirus

With travel back up and running and plenty of people booking their long-awaited trips abroad, it can feel like the pandemic is well and truly behind us.

Despite the UK relaxing their travel rules, it’s important to remember that airlines and destination countries can still have very different rules that can change at the last minute.

To prepare yourself for any last minute changes, you might want to consider taking out travel insurance to cover any unexpected issues.

But this doesn't always guarantee cover, especially when it comes to coronavirus.

You should check with your chosen travel insurance company beforehand to confirm what they cover, but whilst every insurance company has their own policies, you can usually expect the same cover for Covid-related cancellations.

Below we've compiled a handy guide on the things you might not be covered for if you get coronavirus.

We've also selected the most popular travel insurance companies including the Post Office, MoneySupermarket, Confused.com, Aviva and more to find out what they offer their customers.

Most companies we've looked at won't cover you if your holiday is cancelled for any of the following reasons - although it's always worth double checking your insurance providers policies:

One way to try and cover yourself as much as possible is to book yourself flights and accommodation that have free cancellation or re-booking policies.

That way you can always re-book or cancel your trip without losing out on any money if you’re unable to travel for any reason.

Checking each insurers policies will also give you peace of mind about what you are and aren't covered for.

Most major insurance websites will offer you the chance to generate a quote, and will outline exactly